Intermediate Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Compensation: CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- Compensation: CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3 to 8 years of relevant experience; open pit/underground operating mine experience is considered beneficial.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Vancouver, BC
Compensation: CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 / year
Description
SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will consult on projects for mostly international clients, requiring travel. Assignments will include geotechnical characterization and applying rock mechanics principles to both surface and underground mine design issues. This work will involve full project scopes from conceptual studies to advanced design and operations liaising closely with mining engineers and other technical specialists.
Essential Requirements
- A degree in geological, mining or geotechnical engineering.
- 3 to 8 years of relevant experience; open pit/underground operating mine experience is considered beneficial.
- Practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization.
- Proficiency in geological modelling software.
- Fundamental understanding of basic operating skills in 2D/3D geotechnical numerical modelling packages.
- Hydrogeology experience is considered an asset.
- The ability to work independently and remotely within a small team under the leadership of a Senior/Principal Consultant.
- Professional registration or the eligibility to obtain it.
Benefits and Pay
The estimated base pay range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
In return for considering a future with us, we offer:
- An attractive compensation package.
- Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
- The opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group owned by its employees.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Consult on projects for primarily international clients, applying geotechnical characterization and rock mechanics principles to surface and underground mine design. Deliver project work from conceptual studies through advanced design and operations, collaborating with mining engineers and other technical specialists and undertaking travel as required.
Requirements
A degree in geological, mining, or geotechnical engineering and 3–8 years of relevant experience are required, along with practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping, and rock mass characterization. Candidates should be proficient in geological modelling software, understand basic 2D/3D geotechnical numerical modelling, and be professionally registered or eligible for registration; operating mine and hydrogeology experience are beneficial.
Skills
- Geotechnical Characterization
- Rock Mechanics
- Geotechnical Logging
- Geological Mapping
- Rock Mass Characterization
- Geological Modelling
- 2D/3D Geotechnical Numerical Modelling
- Open-Pit Mine Design
- Underground Mine Design
- Hydrogeology
- Project Management
- Independent Work
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- International Client Consulting
Benefits
- Diverse Projects and Clients
- Employee Share Purchase Opportunity
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
Keywords
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Rock Mechanics
- Geotechnical Characterization
- Geotechnical Logging
- Geological Mapping
- Rock Mass Characterization
- Geological Modelling Software
- 2D/3D Geotechnical Numerical Modelling
- Hydrogeology
- Open-Pit Mining
- Underground Mining
- Mine Design
- Conceptual Studies
- Advanced Design
- Mine Operations
- Professional Registration
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- International Consulting
- Mining and Metals